Long Beach NY
New York, USA
Beach breakIntermediate
New York City's backyard surf spot, Long Beach on Long Island is the most surfed beach in the New York metro area, a consistent beach break that has produced generations of East Coast surfers and maintains a proud localized surf culture.
Typical Conditions
The Surf Window
Swell Window
OptimalE (90°)
WindowNNE–SSE (30°–150°)
Size–SE 1–2.5m at 10–14s
Wind
W
Light to NW under 15 knots
Tide
Mid tide
LowMidHigh
Season
Sep–Dec and Mar–Apr
JFMAMJJASOND
The Wave
Type
Beach break
Bottom
Sand
Shape
Multiple peaks along the city beach, lefts and rights
Length
50–100m
Skill Level
- •Who it's for: All levels
- •Why: Multiple peaks accommodate beginners at the inner breaks and advanced surfers on the exposed outer peaks
Hazards
- •Crowded year-round, the city's proximity brings heavy surf populations
- •Strong localism at certain peaks
- •Summer swimming crowds create conflict
Local Tips
- •West End near the inlet is the most consistent and powerful section
- •LIRR train from Penn Station makes it car-free accessible from Manhattan
- •Hurricane swells produce some of the best beach break on the East Coast
Location
40.5886, -73.6583